Puerto Rican legislators log 391 trips during current term Puerto Rican legislators have taken a total of 391 official trips so far this term, at a cost of approximately $800,000. Destinations include Central and South America, Europe, the […]
Chita Rivera honored by U.S. leaders President Biden was among those paying tribute to Chita Rivera, who died last week at the age of 91. Biden called the Broadway legend “an all-time-great of American musical theater” […]
Lawmakers seek adjustments in Medicare Advantage plans Thirteen members of the U.S. House of Representatives are urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review and refine the formula used to determine payments for Medicare […]
U.S. DOT awards EV grants of $51.4 million The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Thursday new grants to enable the Island to install electric vehicle charging ports along major corridors. The $51.4 million in awards, […]
Island birth rate plummets in 2023 The number of births in Puerto Rico dropped dramatically in 2023 falling to their lowest levels since record-keeping began in 1888. Only 17,772 births were registered during the year compared […]
FEMA allocates another $5.7 million for recreational, natural areas The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the allocation of $5.7 million to repair recreational and natural areas that were damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017. These repairs […]
Puerto Rico health system in danger of collapse Health services across Puerto Rico have been deteriorating since the 2017 hurricane season, leading to a historic surge of deaths in 2022. With a population estimated at 3.3 […]
Puerto Rican academics seek official recognition for Island terms The Puerto Rican Academy of the Spanish Language, an institution dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Spanish language on the Island, has submitted a list […]
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New York Governor announces new economic, education agreements with Puerto Rico Last Friday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Puerto Rican government announced the creation of the New York State and Puerto Rico Economic Opportunity […]
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Biden, Department of Energy announce massive $440 million solar project The Biden Administration announced that the Department of Energy is setting aside $440 million for rooftop solar panels in Puerto Rico. The project is expected to lower […]
